Exploring Tokyo and Japan, one map at a time.

Tokyo mapping resources

I use Google Maps for almost all my contemporary Tokyo mapping needs. Tip: for better search results, first find the place name in Japanese (via a Google search or Google Translate), then do your Google Maps search with the Japanese words. For historical mapping resources, I’ve included several resources below. (The University of Texas’s US Army maps from 1945 are an essential resource).

Contemporary Tokyo maps:

Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide: for serious walkers, geography buffs, and urban adventurers, this map book is a must-have. It’s not pocket-sized, but fits easily in your bag. It has been my well-worn companion on Tokyo’s city streets.